Drought is forcing Namibian desert elephants to seek water near human settlements. But human encounters with the giant mammals frequently end in tragedies. Elephants are being shot, and their ...

Young elephants have a lot to learn—what to eat, what to avoid, how to behave around others. When they grow up around their mother and aunts, their development into well-behaved adults may seem ...

They are large, intelligent, and remarkably social—elephants fascinate many people. With their calm demeanor, they impress at first glance. But it’s not just their appearance; their longevity is also ...